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In a move reflecting the trend toward strengthening support for small businesses in specialized healthcare sectors, US Bancorp has launched a new financing product. This product targets startup dental and veterinary clinics to support clinicians in establishing their first independent practices. The bank aims to move beyond its previous focus on acquisitions and expansions by providing the necessary capital for professionals to start their first independent businesses.
This expansion comes at a time when healthcare lending is seeing increased competition among major regional banks; JPMorgan Chase previously announced the expansion of its healthcare banking team to support mid-sized companies according to Reuters reports. Through this conventional product, USB seeks to diversify its loan portfolio in a sector historically characterized by lower default rates compared to other commercial segments, per market data.
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